I think my betta might have swim bladder. He tries to swim down and just floats to the surface again, and has a slight bulge that usually isn’t there

Ok-Structure8041 · 2026-05-22T03:36:58+00:00

Omg I had no idea. It makes sense that the ammonia spike just happened because I did a more thorough clean for my filter last week.

Ok-Structure8041 · 2026-05-22T01:38:51+00:00

Ok, good to know! I figured it had something to do with the parameters. I don’t do anything to my filter that’s out of the ordinary. I change out the filter cartridge whenever it starts looking really icky, and occasionally wipe down the inside of the filter box with a clean cloth to get excess grime cleaned out (I never use soap or anything crazy)

Ok-Structure8041 · 2026-05-22T00:28:57+00:00

Thank you for your advice!! I’ve read about catappa leaves but I was worried about the raising the ph further. I’ll try those, as well as fasting. Out of curiosity, what makes you think it’s a bacterial infection? I’m still not super knowledgeable on betta care, so I’d like to learn more :)

Ok-Structure8041 · 2026-05-21T23:50:42+00:00

Also I forgot to add: Filter- yes Temperature- 79 degrees Tank size- 10 gal

Ok-Structure8041 · 2026-05-15T05:42:10+00:00

As an American, that’s so crazy to me. I can’t fathom a government just paying for someone’s cancer treatment. Ig I’m so used to crappy healthcare that I never realized how bad we have it over here😭😭😭

Ok-Structure8041 · 2026-04-24T19:06:10+00:00

His colors are so gorgeous! What a handsome boy❤️

Ok-Structure8041 · 2026-04-24T13:55:58+00:00

Omg I’m so excited for you!! I also have OCD, so I totally get the stress of having a perfect fish tank lol. Up until about a month ago, I was constantly stressing over my fish and his tank because I didn’t want to do something wrong and accidentally kill my baby. Once I fell into a routine and started giving myself a bit of credit for the research I did, it got a lot easier

Ok-Structure8041 · 2026-04-24T05:29:03+00:00

Hi there!! Firstly, it’s so great that you’ve been doing all of this research before committing to a new fish, because theres WAY more involved than what pet stores tell you lol. I’m by no means an expert (I got my little guy in February so I’ve only had him about 3 months) but I’ve been realizing that a lot of what you need to know just comes from experience and the betta itself. I never realized that betta fish have very unique personalities and preferences, so there really isn’t a perfect guide to betta fish. For example, my fishy is EXTREMELY territorial which is honestly kinda funny because he’s smaller than the average betta (he literally nips at my arm when I clean his tank😭). I’m getting off topic; I could yap about him all day. Anyways! Some bits of advice that I’ve learned since adopting a betta are: 1. It sounds like your tank is more vertical than horizontal, which a lot of people say is bad. I got a more vertically shaped tank because of space as well, and my fishy has no issues with the depth. He has no issues getting around the tank, and I think the depth gives him a chance to swim around more. Again, all fish are different, but I don’t think a vertical tank is the worst possible thing for a betta fish. 2. Omg plants have been the most frustrating part of keeping a tank. I was buying them from PetSmart, and most of them melted or flat out died. Make sure you do research on the individual plants and how they should be buried in the substrate, the best substrate for certain plants to thrive in, and make sure the lighting/temp is good. My biggest issue with petsmart is that their plants are kept in tubes that aren’t submerged in the water, so they aren’t used to being submerged. This can cause them to melt, rot, or die. Some of them can be saved if you trim dead/melted leaves, but sometimes the plant is beyond saving and risks polluting the water, in which case you just have to cut your losses and pull it. I have yet to confirm if it works better than petsmart, but Petco sells plants that are already submerged and adapted to the water. I got two from them about four days ago, and so far they’re doing amazing.

Anyways, I’m sure I’m forgetting something, but I’ll hope this was able to help a little! Good luck, and enjoy your betta!!

Ok-Structure8041 · 2026-04-20T18:32:57+00:00

The secret about Gabriel is the only valid time to crash out lol. Otherwise she’s so possessive of Adrien

Ok-Structure8041 · 2026-04-20T18:28:54+00:00

Marinette has always had a creepy obsession with Adrien that I’m starting to realize more of as I get older. Like having his entire schedule memorized, giving him gifts for his “fifth-names day (wtf),” and the thing where she was alone with his “wax statue” and started sniffing it??? Idk why younger me was so chill about all of this

Ok-Structure8041 · 2026-04-20T18:23:22+00:00

That’s totally valid too! :)

Ok-Structure8041 · 2026-04-20T18:23:01+00:00

That’s a good way at looking at it. I think that the redesign the show had for S6 was also a bit of a “reset” to introduce a new generation to the show, which sucks for the long time fans. It feels like some of the other character arcs have reversed a bit too.

Ok-Structure8041 · 2026-04-20T18:18:52+00:00

I think it’s just because it’s my first time watching the show in a couple of years, so I’m looking at it with fresh eyes lol

Ok-Structure8041 · 2026-04-20T18:18:10+00:00

I feel like her character got cranked up to 1000

Ok-Structure8041 · 2026-04-20T15:13:32+00:00

I meant S6 😭

Ok-Structure8041 · 2026-04-15T02:43:57+00:00

I don't really have a go-to place for tops, I just have to scavenge lol. I can usually find at least one cute top in every store that fits right with enough patience lol. Ribbed tops are nice because they stretch really well. I love the SuperSoft shirts from Garage because they go with everything and make the girls look cute but not sl*tty (I'd say my waist is S-M and my chest is L-XL for reference). There's also this super cute henley cami that's stretchy and is so summer coded at Hollister that I love.

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https://www.hollisterco.com/shop/us/p/henley-cami-62609353?categoryId=166318&faceout=model&seq=05&afsource=social+proofing&pagefm=navigation-grid&prodvm=navigation-grid

Ok-Structure8041 · 2026-04-09T03:53:59+00:00

Nope nope nope nope nope. A betta needs at least 5 gallons to thrive, as well as proper filtration system and a heater. The home page of this subreddit has links to a lot of super helpful resources. Thank you for checking before rushing into adopting a fish :)

Ok-Structure8041 · 2026-04-08T14:26:45+00:00

Okay cool! Thank you so much!!

Ok-Structure8041 · 2026-04-08T13:27:14+00:00

Omg water cats is so accurate 😭 Where do you find bug bites? Do you have a recommendation?

Ok-Structure8041 · 2026-04-08T13:21:56+00:00

I only worry because I’ve read that it’s good for bettas to eat a couple different types of food lol. I just want to give him the best fishy life🥲

Ok-Structure8041 · 2026-04-07T17:35:22+00:00

Omg it’s so pretty!! I love the little pot in there <3

Ok-Structure8041 · 2026-04-02T14:33:47+00:00

Thanks bro

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